Product Owner

Get to know Visual Components

Visual Components is a software company with operations around the world. The company develops tools designed to assist teams involved in manufacturing projects, facilitating the process from concept to implementation. These tools enable companies to test ideas in a virtual setting and obtain proof of concept prior to making investment decisions.

Our software is developed utilizing C++, C#, .NET, Azure Cloud, and various Microsoft technologies to deliver a robust and scalable 3D simulation platform. Although our primary focus has been desktop applications, we are currently transitioning our platform to the cloud as part of a broader strategic transformation. Visual Components software provides customers with sophisticated tools to design production lines, simulate and analyze workflow, execute virtual commissioning projects, and program industrial robots. The software features intuitive and visually oriented interfaces, combining ease of use with advanced capabilities.

Our development teams employ contemporary methodologies to ensure reliability, efficiency, and scalability. We operate within a collaborative environment that fosters growth and enables team members to contribute meaningfully to the advancement of manufacturing technology.

Our Headquarters is in Espoo, Finland and we have offices in US, Germany, and Japan. Our global partner network and team of over 24 nationalities make Visual Components a truly international company.

The role and the team

The Product Owner plays a pivotal role within a defined product area, working in close partnership with the Engineering Lead to co-lead the product team. They are responsible for maximising the value delivered by the team by ensuring clarity of priorities and alignment with customer and business needs. Acting as the voice of the customer and stakeholders, the Product Owner ensures the team is focused on solving the right problems. This role emphasises backlog ownership, iterative delivery, and stakeholder collaboration, with responsibility scoped to the product area rather than the entire portfolio.

Reports to: Head of Product Management or equivalent
Direct Reports: None directly (influence across cross-functional team within product area)
Key Stakeholders: Engineering Leads, UX/UI Designers, QA, Sales, Marketing, Customer Success, Executive Leadership

Your impact

Customer & Market Insight: Continuously gather and communicate customer needs, market trends, and competitive insights relevant to the product area.
Vision & Strategy Alignment: Collaborate with stakeholders to define and communicate the vision and strategic objectives for the product area, ensuring alignment with company goals.
Backlog Ownership: Own and manage the product backlog for the product area. Prioritise work based on customer value, business impact, and technical feasibility in collaboration with the Engineering Lead.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Engineering Lead, UX/UI, QA, and other functions to ensure shared understanding and delivery of valuable outcomes.
Product Discovery: Lead or support discovery activities including research, prototyping, testing, and validation to ensure the team builds the right solutions.
Outcome Orientation: Define and track success metrics for initiatives in the product area. Ensure delivery is measured against customer and business impact.
Stakeholder Engagement: Communicate goals, progress, and results transparently to stakeholders, leadership, and customers where appropriate.
Continuous Improvement: Foster a culture of learning and iteration, promoting data-driven decision making and improving team practices.

The skills you will bring

Experience in product ownership or product management, preferably in software or technology companies.
Proven ability to manage a product backlog and drive iterative delivery.
Strong skills in customer discovery, prioritisation, and agile planning.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Analytical mindset and data-driven decision-making capabilities.
Collaborative approach and ability to co-lead effectively with Engineering Lead and cross-functional teams.
Degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field is preferred.

Perks of joining us

Competitive salary
The opportunity to further develop and expand your skills and make an impact on our own platform
Flexible working times and remote work
An employer who supports in various life situations
Safe and stable workplace
Skilled co-workers and a supportive supervisor and team
Low hierarchy and flexible and relaxed organizational culture
Comprehensive personnel benefits, e.g., learning platforms, extensive occupational health care and health insurance, lunch benefit, sport & cultural benefit vouchers

At Visual Components, our most valuable assets are our employees. We treat everyone with honesty and transparency, help each other, and do our work with passion. We also enjoy spending time together even after work. Pool tournaments, game nights, after works and sports activities are part of the life as a team.

How to apply

Please send your application in English via the form on our career page. We cannot accept applications sent to us via email or private messages due to the GDPR. We will hire a person as soon as we find the right candidate.

Next steps with us

application screening within 2 weeks after the application.
online introductory call with the VP of Product Management
technical interview with our specialists
onsite interview with the team

Hiring manager

If you have any questions about the recruitment process, please, contact VP of Product Management Juha Renfors via email firstname.lastname@visualcomponents.com.

About us

With over 20 years in business, Visual Components is one of the pioneers of the 3D manufacturing simulation industry.

Visual Components is a leading developer of 3D manufacturing simulation software and solutions. Founded in 1999 by a team of simulation experts, we started with a humble goal – to make manufacturing design and simulation technology easy to use and accessible to manufacturing organizations of all sizes.

Today, Visual Components is recognized as a global leader in the manufacturing simulation industry and trusted technology partner to many leading brands. We offer machine builders, system integrators, and manufacturers a simple, quick, and cost-effective solution to design and simulate production lines.

Vakituinen työntekijä, Kokoaikainen · Espoo, Tampere